DOMINGUEZ DEALT TO TORONTO
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and cash from the Baltimore Orioles for pitcher Juaron Watts-Brown.
What does it give the Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays bolster their bullpen depth with the addition of Dominguez. The veteran is a reliable reliever who can be effective in high-leverage situations. Dominguez should take on an important role in Toronto's bullpen, with several of their better right-handers dealing with injuries. In 43 games with Baltimore this season, he had a solid 3.24 ERA with 13 holds and 2 saves.
What does it give the Baltimore Orioles
The Orioles are selling ahead of the trade deadline. In Watts-Brown, they get a promising young starter drafted in the third round in 2023. The right-hander has impressed in the lower levels of the minors this season (3.54 ERA and 115 K in 89 IP). This is a good return for Dominguez, who was on an expiring contract. Baltimore also had to send some cash to Toronto to get the trade done.
Fantasy impact
Dominguez gets a boost from this trade. He could become a primary setup for the first-place Blue Jays, which should mean more opportunities for holds. On the other hand, Watts-Brown isn't on the fantasy radar just yet, but keep an eye on him in coming seasons.
